Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25

ute and honor TO the putriotic life and
character OF Gen. John A. Logan.
Mr.. Thomas OF Illinois said that in battle
Logan was born warrior, full 10 over
flowing with military spirit and dash. Few
men had held so many hearts in the hOllow
of his handA,, had John A. Logan. and in
Illinois the ~vacancy caused by his death
could never he filed.
Mr.. Henderson OF Illinois had enjoyed
Logha's friendship for quarter of "A cen
fury, and gladly bore testimony TO the up
rightness OF his character, the gallantry
OF his military career, and his ability as a
legislator.
Mr.. Mckinney OF Ohio thought that
Logan justly represented one OF the best
types OF American manhood, and illustrat-
ed In his life the outcome and the possibili-
ties OF the American youth under the gen
erous influence of our free institutions.
Logan's creed was his country. Patriotism
was the sole plank in his platform. He
was every inch soldier-the very incar-
nation OF soldierly valor and vigor He
commanded on the battle line, and never
ordered his men to go where he would not
lead The qualities which made him a
leader in war made him a leader also in
civil life.
Mr. Daniel OF Virginia did not envy the
mourn with those who mourned n strong
man stricken down in his prime. With
those who knew him bet and loved hi m
most, he bowed his head besides the bier
OF Logan. Great In war and great in peace,
Logan was respected by his opponents,
even though they thought that sometimes
he was severe OF judgment and bitter OF
expression. They respected him sincerely
because they recognized that in him was
that upright downright spirit that said
tV1 a LIE 81 . H..
consequences. They respected him because
he was outspoken and did not wreathe his
sword in myrtle boughs. They respect
ed him because he did not practice TO de-
ceive, and did not carry political hostility
into private relations Thew respected
him because he was kind 20 his political
opponents and because ns a statesman he
never prOstituted his public place 20
private end SO high was honesty
among the virtues that 10 condoned
all errors OF judgment SO splendid was
courage that when DO stood by houor's
side it might raise man up 90 the God like.
This man was honest ana he was brave,
and mOnkind would honor and cherish his
memory, II fault, were his or errors he
committed, might the good God forgive
them. His virtues. they We're many and
they were great Might they live forever,
the well spring OF pride and inspiration to
all his COuntrymeu. For his memory,
honor; for his ashes. peace
Messrs Randall, Cannon Springer, But
terworth, Holman, Henderson Of Iowa
Rogers, McComas, Weaver OF Nebraska,
Wilson OF West Virginia, CutcheOn, Rice,
O'Hara, Osborne and Anderson OF Ohio,
paid glowing panegyrics TO the dead
statesman.
The probability is that we shall soon
have some new cruisers as the senate has
passed the bill providing for them.
One session OF the senate the present
week has been devoted TO memorial ser
wees in honor of the late Senator Pike OF
New Hampshire.
President Cleveland has vetoed the bill
for the special distribution Of seeds in the
drouth stricken counties OF Texas Brief
ly stated. he assigns as a reason that he
does not believe in governmental charity.
He suggests another way TO relieve the
distress among Texas farmers. The com
missioner OF agriculture Is empowered by
congress 10 distribute SlOOtOJ worth OF
seeds annually, two thirds of which are
upon the request OF senators and repre-
sentatives. The apportionments OF these
senators and representatives. might be
waived and goodly portion OF the dis
trbution bo sent TO the Texas farmers.
The constituents for whom this grain in
theory Is intended could well bear this
temporary deprivation, and the donors
would experience the satisfaction attend
ing deeds of charity.
An important event in the social lie OF
Washington was the annual dinner Of the
Washington society OF Michigan Universe
ty alumni. Forty one alumni sat down to
the dinner, which was given az Wizards
famous hotel. Senator Thos. W Palmer,
president of the association, presided.
Congressman, lawyers, doctors, and men
whose lives are devoted 10 pathological
research, were gathered around the
board. The dinner " as an exceedingly quiet
and orderly affair and not n meeting for
uproarious hilaritv. These grave diguifi-
ed men OF the worlds busy life met to-
gether to keep alive the memory Of their
college DAYS. and during the dinner the
boys OF "A, chatted pleasantly with
those of 80, recalling scenes and incidents
in connection with the days spent at their
common alma mater.
The President and Mrs. Cleveland gave
n state dinner in honor Of the supreme
court the other night. The Chief Justice
and his associates, with their wives, and
a number OF senator's were among the
guests
The senate has passed the bill to pro.
vide for the increase Of the naval estab-
Isnment. Inc OH PROVIDES Tor the con
struction of heavily armed vessels for
coast defence and also for gunboats and
torpedo boats, and appropriates s5,.
400, 600 TO be available during five years
from March 4, 1857.
The following substitute for the Eads
Tehauntepec ship railway bill was offered
in the senate. and agreed to without divis-
ion: 1t incorporates James Il. Eads and
some eighty other persons named as a
body polite under the name and title Of
the Atlantic q Pacific ship railway com
pany. The stock is not to exceed 8 100. 00O.-
600. III $4,000, 600 Of stock is not subscribed
for. and 10 per cent. in cash paid thereon
within two years, the charter is to expire
by limitation.
The contest between Bay City and Fast
Saginaw, over the location OF the United
States court, which has been before con-
gress since 1869, has been won by Bay City.
When the question was up earlier in the
session, East Saginaw was winner, but
when the matter was referred TO the con-
ference committee, il was found that
through clerical error the word East
Saginaw" had been omitted from one OF
the sections OF the bill The report Of the